Rachel Calderone

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...

If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

During the holiday season, the Region is fortunate to have so many places to be able to purchase the many gifts that go under the tree. Little do we notice, though, that often the popular toys and electronics on our wish lists are manufactured right...

VNA Hospice NWI hosted its second annual Hops for Hospice on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Porter County Expo Center. Large crowds of excited Region residents lined up at the opening of Hops for Hospice at noon to support one of the VNA’s largest...

The Ivy Tech Community College department of human services recently received a grant from the Family and Social Services Administration to develop a new program to continue education for direct service professionals in Indiana. This grant enables...

Residents of Marshall County and Northwest Indiana in need of a peaceful and natural setting for a retreat or conference should look no further than the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center in Plymouth, Indiana. As a ministry of the Poor...

Rachel Walker is no stranger to cancer. Having multiple family members who have had breast cancer before her, Walker monitored her health by getting examined regularly. In the process of preparing for a preventative surgery in 2020, Walker was...

The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (PHJC) serves the community in many ways through ministries focused on serving the most vulnerable populations. Twice a week, PHJC volunteers deliver food and supplies to two transient hotels and a trailer park in...

Teachers, neighbors, coworkers, family members, mentors, friends, coaches. Whoever the people in your life may be, they can always use a bit of encouragement and recognition for the difference they are making in others and in their community. We were...